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Microbiological agents and their antimicrobial sensitivity patterns among patients with chronic osteomyelitis attending Mulago national referral and comprehensive rehabilitation services in Uganda hospitals
(Makerere University, 2021-11-02)
Introduction: Chronic osteomyelitis remains a big problem in low resource settings. Surgery, with antimicrobial treatment guided by culture and sensitivity are the treatments of choice. Poor choice of antibiotics could ...
Willingness to donate samples for biobank research: factors associated, attitudes and perceptions of patients in Kiruddu General Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2021-03-31)
Background: There is a high unmet demand for human biospecimens in Africa for research. In response to this need, a biobank was established in Uganda with support from the human heredity and health in Africa (H3Africa) to ...
Predictors of early presentation for cancer of the cervix patients at Uganda Cancer Institute and Kawempe national Refferal hospital: a case control study.
(Makerere University, 2021-11)
Introduction:
Over 570,000 new cases of cancer of the cervix and 311,000 occur annually worldwide. In Uganda over 6000 are diagnosed annually, however only 20% of these women are diagnosed with early stage cervical cancer. ...
Correlation of symptoms severity and computed Tomography scan findings in adult patients with chronic rhinosinusitis at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-01-04)
Introduction: Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a very common disease whose impact on the economy and quality of life is comparable or even worse than other chronic incapacitating diseases such as diabetes and congestive ...
Malaria treatment practices and associated factors among pregnant women at Masafu and Dabani general hospitals, Busia district, eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-03-26)
Introduction: Globally, malaria causes 435,000 deaths. Uganda contributes 4% and 3% of
the global malaria cases and deaths respectively. Malaria is still the leading cause of mortality
and morbidity in Uganda accounting ...
Patterns of pelvic ring fractures seen on computed tomography and associated injuries in trauma patients at mulago hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12-06)
ABSTRACT
Background: Pelvic ring fractures are devastating injuries that commonly occur with related high mortality and morbidity. Those affected often have multiple other associated and commonly life-threatening injuries ...
Clinical presentation and survival of children with Orbital Rhabdomyosarcoma at Uganda Cancer Institute.
(Makerere University, 2021-10)
Introduction: Orbital rhabdomyosarcoma (ORMS) accounts for 4% of all solid tumours in children worldwide and 10% of orbital malignant tumors. Orbital Rhabdomyosarcoma is highly curable, with about 90% survival and 85% globe ...
Prevalence and Predictors of Vaginal Delivery following Induction of Labour at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12-09)
Background: Induction of labour has been shown to reduce perinatal morbidity and
mortality and World Health Organization (2018) recommended induction of labour at 41
completed weeks of Amenorrhea to reduce the risks ...
Universal antiretroviral therapy for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Northern Uganda
(University of Bergen, Norway, 2021-06-24)
Abstract
Background: Uganda’s decrease in mother-to-child transmission of HIV (MTCT) has
stagnated, making it almost impossible to achieve the target of zero new HIV infections.
Objectives: The aim of this study has ...
Surgical Apgar score as a predictor of outcomes in patients undergoing Laparotomy at Mulago Hospital: prospective cohort study.
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Background: Postoperative complications and mortality following laparotomy has remained high worldwide.
Early postoperative risk stratification is essential to improve outcomes and clinical care. The
surgical Apgar score ...